Current Affairs 2nd September 2025 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which company developed the New Glenn rocket?
a) SpaceX
b) Sierra Space
c) Boeing
d) Blue Origin
Answer: d) Blue Origin
Explanation: Blue Origin developed the New Glenn rocket, which received a commercial space launch license from the FAA.
2. The E-Jagriti platform is an initiative of which ministry?
a) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution
b) Ministry of Science and Technology
c) Ministry of Agriculture
d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Answer: a) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution
Explanation: The E-Jagriti platform was launched to enhance consumer awareness and grievance redressal.
3. What is the range of the Agni-I missile, capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads?
a) 150 – 300 km
b) 350 – 500 km
c) 700 – 900 km
d) 1,000 – 1,500 km
Answer: c) 700 – 900 km
Explanation: The Agni-I missile, tested successfully in July 2025, has a range of 700–900 km.
4. Which state is the host of the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG)?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: a) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: The 28th NCeG will be held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on June 9-10, 2025, focusing on digital transformation.
5. Who launched the ‘Global Specs 2030’ initiative?
a) UNICEF
b) World Bank
c) World Health Organisation
d) Google
Answer: c) World Health Organisation
Explanation: The WHO launched the Global Specs 2030 initiative to address vision-related challenges globally.
6. What is the primary objective of Exercise Devil Strike conducted by the Indian Army?
a) Testing new technologies
b) Expanding international military alliances
c) Enhancing combat preparedness and operational capabilities
d) Conducting humanitarian assistance missions
Answer: c) Enhancing combat preparedness and operational capabilities
Explanation: Exercise Devil Strike focuses on improving the Indian Army’s combat readiness and operational efficiency.
7. Who was appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Medical Commission in 2025?
a) Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
b) Dr. Abhijat Sheth
c) Dr. Harsh Vardhan
d) Dr. Randeep Guleria
Answer: b) Dr. Abhijat Sheth
Explanation: Dr. Abhijat Sheth was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Medical Commission in 2025.
8. Which player of the Indian women’s cricket team was appointed as DSP in UP Police?
a) Harmanpreet Kaur
b) Smriti Mandhana
c) Deepti Sharma
d) Richa Ghosh
Answer: c) Deepti Sharma
Explanation: Deepti Sharma was appointed as DSP in the Uttar Pradesh Police for her contributions to cricket.
9. Which historical site is at the center of the territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia in July 2025?
a) Angkor Wat
b) Preah Vihear Temple
c) Ayutthaya
d) Sukhothai
Answer: b) Preah Vihear Temple
Explanation: The Preah Vihear Temple was the focal point of the Thailand-Cambodia border clashes in July 2025.
10. Who won the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025?
a) Harika Dronavalli
b) Vaishali Rameshbabu
c) Divya Deshmukh
d) Koneru Humpy
Answer: c) Divya Deshmukh
Explanation: Divya Deshmukh became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Women’s World Cup in 2025, defeating Koneru Humpy in Baku.
11. What is the full form of NISAR, the satellite launched by ISRO on July 30, 2025?
a) National Indian Satellite for Agricultural Research
b) NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar
c) New Indian Satellite for Aerial Reconnaissance
d) None of the above
Answer: b) NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar
Explanation: NISAR is a joint NASA-ISRO mission launched to monitor Earth’s ecosystems and natural processes.
12. Which organization is responsible for the implementation of the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Link Project?
a) Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)
b) Ministry of Finance
c) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
d) Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES)
Answer: a) Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)
Explanation: RVNL is overseeing the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Link Project, including India’s longest railway tunnel, Tunnel No. 8.
13. Which state is drafting a new leather and footwear policy to boost exports in 2025?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Gujarat
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: b) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh is drafting a new leather and footwear policy to enhance exports, targeting $50 billion by 2030.
14. The Denmark Strait Cataract, the largest underwater waterfall, is located between Greenland and which country?
a) Iceland
b) Norway
c) Canada
d) Denmark
Answer: a) Iceland
Explanation: The Denmark Strait Cataract, with a 2,000-meter drop, is located between Greenland and Iceland.
15. Which armed force launched ‘Project Naman’ to support veterans and their families?
a) Indian Air Force
b) Indian Army
c) Indian Navy
d) National Security Guard
Answer: b) Indian Army
Explanation: Project Naman, based on the SPARSH digital pension system, supports veterans and their families with pension services.
16. What is the full form of CRPF, which celebrated its 87th Raising Day in 2025?
a) Central Reserve Police Force
b) Central Rapid Protection Force
c) Combined Reserve Police Force
d) Central Response Police Force
Answer: a) Central Reserve Police Force
Explanation: The CRPF, originally named Crown Representative’s Police, celebrated its 87th Raising Day on July 27, 2025.
17. Which Indian state inaugurated its first digital library in 2025?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Rajasthan
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: a) Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh’s first digital library was inaugurated in Bilaspur, offering access to 2,500 books.
18. What is the primary objective of Mission Amrit Sarovar?
a) To promote drip irrigation
b) To address the water crisis in rural areas
c) To increase tourism in river cities
d) None of the above
Answer: b) To address the water crisis in rural areas
Explanation: Mission Amrit Sarovar has created over 60,000 water bodies to tackle rural water scarcity.
19. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, recently in the news, lies at the junction of which two mountain ranges?
a) Aravallis and Satpuras
b) Aravallis and Vindhyas
c) Purvanchal and Himalayas
d) Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats
Answer: b) Aravallis and Vindhyas
Explanation: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is located at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges in Rajasthan.
20. Which extinct wolf species is being brought back through genetic research in 2025?
a) Dire Wolf
b) Grey Wolf
c) Red Wolf
d) Arctic Wolf
Answer: a) Dire Wolf
Explanation: Scientists are working on reviving the Dire Wolf through genetic research projects in 2025.
21. What is the full form of UNSC?
a) United Nations Space Council
b) United Nations Security Council
c) United Nations Sustainable Committee
d) United Nations Social Council
Answer: b) United Nations Security Council
Explanation: The UNSC is responsible for maintaining international peace and security.
22. Which video game was adapted into a movie in 2025?
a) Fortnite
b) Minecraft
c) Among Us
d) Call of Duty
Answer: b) Minecraft
Explanation: A Minecraft movie was released in 2025, bringing the popular video game to the big screen.
23. Which country has the Iron Dome air defense system?
a) USA
b) Russia
c) Israel
d) India
Answer: c) Israel
Explanation: The Iron Dome is Israel’s advanced air defense system, known for intercepting rockets and missiles.
24. What is the name of the new plant species discovered in Kalimpong, West Bengal, in 2025?
a) Stellaria bengalensis
b) Stellaria mcclintockiae
c) Rosa indica
d) Hibiscus kalimpongensis
Answer: a) Stellaria bengalensis
Explanation: Stellaria bengalensis, an annual herb, was discovered in Kalimpong at altitudes of 2,245–2,450 meters.
25. Where was the Mobile World Congress (MWc) 2025 organized?
a) Barcelona
b) Shanghai
c) Las Vegas
d) Dubai
Answer: a) Barcelona
Explanation: The Mobile World Congress 2025 was held in Barcelona, showcasing advancements in mobile technology.